Telašćica Nature Park — Attraction in Općina Sali

An absolutely stunning place. It is certainly worth spending at least a day here if you are staying on Dugi Otok.

We found it quite difficult to find useful information about visiting online, so posting a few details here about our visit.

We were two adults and a dog, visiting in August by car.

The only way to enter the park by car is at the main entrance, just off the main road into Sali. It is well signposted and very obvious. There is a small ranger hut at the entrance where you can buy tickets. The rangers were super friendly and helpful and provided the most useful information for our visit. They spoke excellent English. There is parking in front of the entrance if you would prefer to leave your car and enter on foot, but I would not advise this on a hot summer's day. We passed the entrance regualry during our stay and it was never busy - when we went in we were the only people there and got our tickets straight away.

Tickets cost €8 per person plus €8 for the car. There was no cost for our dog. Dogs do however have to be kept on a lead and cannot go on the minibus transfer available in the park.

Tickets are valid all day until 12:00 the following day, meaning you could visit in the evening and following morning if you prefer to visit during the cooler times of the day.

If you are only driving, there are only limited parts of the park that you can access. The road into the park leads to the western part of the bay. There are Konobas and some kayaking places located along the road, and it is possible to stop and park in some places, but not the best. There are some offshoot roads leading to some interesting monuments / chapels, if you are interested.

There are however two 'main' destinations - the visitor centre and Mir Bay/Salt Lake. The road splits in two and leads to carparks at both locations.

The visitor centre is well worth a visit - even if it is only for the absolutely stunning views over the cliffs, the Kornati islands and Telascica Bay. I'm summer, this is best an early morning or evening activity, as it is quite exposed. We went in the evening, when the light was beautiful.

The road to Mir Bay stops about 2km from the actual bay/lake. To get to the bay, there is a minibus transfer, and the timetable is available at the ticket desk. Dogs are understandably not allowed in the bus, as they are small vehicles.

The other option is to walk. There is an access road leading to the lake. You walk 10 minutes downhill along this road, and then a further 15 minutes along a shaded footpath by the lakeside. It is a beautiful walk, and there are lots of spots to stop/spend the day/ swim en route. The only 'challenging' part is the access road section - firstly, although it is not a public road, it is used by those working in the park and some drivers go at a breakneck speed. The road is in the full sun in the middle of the day, so it is advisable to time arrivals and departures early/late in the summer, to avoid walking in the full sun.

The carpark is quite small, but there is overflow parking along the road. There is no additional charge.

The bay is spectacular and the water is heavenly, especially on a hit summer's day. We spent most of our time in a secluded spot away from the main bay. There are pontoons with a restaurant, bar, fastfood restaurant, small shop and toilets in the main bay by the lake. However, there were about a dozen tour boats moored there from about 11:00-14:00, bringing hundreds of visitors. It looked very crowded. After 14:00, it went silent, so it is best to visit the lake in the early morning or late afternoon. There is a path around the lake and paths leading up to visit the cliffs and see the views.

We would love to return at a cooler time of the year to explore on foot - there are lots of hiking options and footpaths across the whole park. However, it is very hilly, so in the summer, unless it is cool, this is not a good option. We found the best way to explore was swimming/paddle boarding along the coast. Ultimately, the best way to explore...

Absolutely stunning place – well worth the visit!

Telašćica Nature Park is a true gem of nature and absolutely worth the trip if you're anywhere near Dugi Otok. The natural beauty here is breathtaking – from the dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear sea to the peaceful pine forests and panoramic views.

I highly recommend visiting early in the morning, especially during the summer months, before the sun gets too strong. The light is also magical at that time of day, which makes the views even more impressive and your photos even better.

While the salt lake (Mir Lake) is an interesting natural phenomenon, I’d personally suggest skipping swimming there and heading instead to the cliffs and rocky shores along the sea. That’s where the real magic is! The water is incredibly clear and refreshing, perfect for a dip.

Make sure to bring a snorkel mask or swimming goggles – the underwater world is vibrant and full of life. I saw fish, sea urchins, and interesting sea plants. Even just floating on the surface gives you a peaceful feeling of being immersed in untouched nature.

Whether you're coming for a peaceful escape, scenic walks, or to swim in the Adriatic, Telašćica delivers a unique and memorable experience. It’s a place that helps you slow down and reconnect with nature. Highly...

The place to buy tickets(one ticket is 40kn) is on the main road close to Sali and then you have to drive for 10-15 min to a ramp. No cars are available after the ramp. You have the Uvala od Mira( bay of peace) on the left in about 10-20 min walking. The donkeys are on the right. After 20 more minutes there is a restaurant. Price of 0,50 bottle water is 20 kn so make sure to buy water before. Price of 0,50 beer is 30 kn. Overpriced. On the right you can climb and see the clifs. They are amazing. You can walk alongside the clifs for 30-45min to the Skrača(rocks on the photo) but the road is narrow and really hard. You can also visit skrača by walking past the Slano jezero( Salt lake). When you reach Skrača there is a small path on the right to the beach Lojišće. The whole path is not marked and you can easily get lost(as we did twice). We walked about one hour. On that beach there is nothing, only sea and the sand. In my opinion, not worth the very rocky, narrow and full of brenches track. My main aim of writing is there is no water and information when seeing most parts of Telaščica. Not marked enough and no tracks of distance and time to reach some...